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Ferry_vO
February 6th, 2011, 02:46
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89309
Ferry_vO
February 6th, 2011, 03:05
First unconfirmed reports say the car crashed into a church on the drivers' side; Kubica apparently has a fractured leg, arm and may even lose a hand..
wombat666
February 6th, 2011, 05:33
Boys will be boys!!
I think I'd wait for the initial wild rumours to die down before we write RB off ...... he is one tough SOB!
Ferry_vO
February 6th, 2011, 07:03
Update: http://www.crash.net/f1/news/166449/1/robert_kubica_condition_update.html

"An update has been released on Robert Kubica's condition following his rallying crash in Italy this morning, with the Lotus Renault GP star having been diagnosed with multiple fractures to his right arm, leg and hand, his team has revealed in an official statement."

"The greatest fear is for the Pole's hand, which has reportedly been crushed and risks requiring amputation. The other concern is that following an F3 accident back in 2003 that left him with a broken arm, should the latest injury complicate that fracture, it could seriously endanger or even destroy his F1 career."
Ferry_vO
February 6th, 2011, 07:06
Video of the car after the crash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78smQo6ZRk8

No church in sight, but it looks like maybe a piece of guardrail penetrated the car, which would also explain why Robert suffered injuries on the right side of his body.
Ferry_vO
February 6th, 2011, 07:28
http://twitter.com/NobleF1/statuses/34280365636059136
Panther_99FS
February 6th, 2011, 09:11
Most unfortunate & I hope he improves!
Ferry_vO
February 6th, 2011, 09:23
Looks like we'll see the Senna helmet in a 'JPS' car once again...

Of course this will be Bruno and not his talented uncle, and he will not be leading the field but following it from behind, but still..
Ferry_vO
February 6th, 2011, 13:11
Latest update:


"We have to wait at least a week to see if his hand survives," Rossello told Italian media, referring to the likelihood of a return to full functionality. He added that it could take a year for the Pole to be able to use his right arm again.


http://adamcooperf1.com/2(...)says-kubica-surgeon/ (http://adamcooperf1.com/2(...)says-kubica-surgeon/)
demorier
February 7th, 2011, 00:25
Nasty business this...really liked his 2010 season.
wombat666
February 7th, 2011, 02:59
A job for the MotoGP medical genius, Dr.Costa perhaps?
:kilroy:
Ferry_vO
February 8th, 2011, 02:07
Here's a photo that shows how badly this could have ended...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/F1-2011/169595.jpg

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